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The City of Palo Alto Aquatics program offers a variety of ways to enjoy the pool including lap swim, recreation swim, swim lessons for all ages, fitness classes, camps, pool parties, and special events. Enjoy!
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Programs:
Lap Swim
Lap swimming is a great low-impact exercise for swimmers of all levels. The City of Palo Alto offers Lap Swim services several hours each day for your convenience. For admission rates, please see below.
Recreation Swim
Recreation swim is a fun, casual exercise for swimmers of all ages. The City of Palo Alto offers Recreation Swim between the months of May through September, every year. For admission rates, please see below.
Swim Lessons & Classes
The City of Palo Alto offers a wide array of swim lessons and water fitness programs for everyone to enjoy. To inquire about classes currently being offered, please refer to the Enjoy! catalog.
Private Pool Parties
Hosting a party at the pool is a great way to celebrate any occasion. The Rinconada Wading Pool is available for rent and is suitable for kids aged 8 and below and their companions. For schedule and fees, please see our brochure and FAQs on the right. Pool party reservations are accepted beginning in February before the April through September season.
Locations:
Rinconada Pool
Rinconada’s Wading Pool offers features like "lemon drop" geysers, a circular waterfall, “Aqua-ducks” (water bicycles that squirt water), a zero depth “beach” area ideal for infants, as well as a small slide. The maximum depth is 3 feet.
Rinconada’s Lap Pool includes two diving boards and 14 lap lanes (25 yards in length.) In addition to our Recreation Swim program in the Spring, Summer and Fall seasons, we offer early morning, midday and evening lap swim sessions for your convenience. Both Rinconada's Wading and Lap Pools are heated to 80 degrees year-round.
JLS Middle School Pool
JLS Pool has 3 lanes, 25 yards in length. JLS is generally open from Monday through Thursday from the third week in June through the first week in August annually. JLS Pool is heated to 84 degrees. Admission:
| Admission | Daily
Drop-In | Resident
Membership | Non-Resident
Membership | | Senior (60+) | $3.00 | $2.00 | $2.50 | | Adult (18-59) | $5.00 | $3.50 | $4.00 | | Youth (3-17) | $4.00 | $3.00 | $3.50 | | Infant (0-2) | $2.00 | N/A | N/A | Membership
Discount for Regular Swimmers. How it works: Swimmers purchase swims at a discounted price in advance (10 swim minimum, no maximum). Card is swiped at the pool and one swim is deducted. Memberships are available for purchase at Rinconada Pool. |
